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IN PHOTOS | SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi meets Kyrgyz, Iranian presidents and Armenian PM in Bishkek

Updated On: 31 August, 2026 05:17 PM IST | Divya Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic and Iran, and Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, discussing strategic ties, trade, regional peace and cooperation. PICS/PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. PIC/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. PIC/PTI
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PM Modi conveyed to President Pezeshkian that India wants to "expand and diversify" trade basket with Iran in the "times to come" and that it will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace in West Asia
PM Modi conveyed to President Pezeshkian that India wants to "expand and diversify" trade basket with Iran in the "times to come" and that it will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace in West Asia
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He also held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and the Kyrgyz Republic
He also held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and the Kyrgyz Republic
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PM Modi warmly congratulated President Zhaparov on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, noting that the national celebration added special significance to the opening of the SCO Summit on the same day. He also commended the Kyrgyz President for successfully hosting the 26th SCO Summit
PM Modi warmly congratulated President Zhaparov on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, noting that the national celebration added special significance to the opening of the SCO Summit on the same day. He also commended the Kyrgyz President for successfully hosting the 26th SCO Summit
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According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the bilateral talks also focused on expanding people-to-people ties through increased student exchanges and cultural collaborations
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the bilateral talks also focused on expanding people-to-people ties through increased student exchanges and cultural collaborations
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Earlier in the day, PM Modi also held a bilateral meeting with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various areas, including defence, economics, pharma, science and technology, culture, and education.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi also held a bilateral meeting with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various areas, including defence, economics, pharma, science and technology, culture, and education.

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